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P316 XBO

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,026 mi
Last recorded27,026 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 XBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 27,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 26,938 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 26,938 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,754 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. dust seals (2.3.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (inside) (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 26,754 miles

Central Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. dust seals (2.3.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (inside) (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,480 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. dust seals (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rusty (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,162 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,162 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,011 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,011 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,548 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 24,548 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,475 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,475 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,763 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,950 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
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P316 XBO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,237 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P316 XBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P316 XBO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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